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Sam receives standing ovation at basketball game

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Michael Sam received a standing ovation when he appeared on the arena video boards during Missouri's basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday. The All-America defensive end who could

Sam receives standing ovation at basketball game

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Michael Sam received a standing ovation when he appeared on the arena video boards during Missouri's basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday.

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 4: Michael Sam #52 of the University of Missouri Tigers looks to sack Nathan Scheelhaase #2 of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini during the State Farm Arch Rivalry game on September 4, 2010 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Tigers defeated the Fighting Illini 23-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Dilip Vishwanat Getty Images

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 9: Michael Sam #52 of the Missouri Tigers celebrates with fans after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. Missouri won 48-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Joe Robbins Getty Images

OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 23: Michael Sam #52 of the Missouri Tigers celebrates with fans following a victory over the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Oxford, Mississippi. Missouri won the game 24-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Stacy Revere Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 07: Michael Sam #52 of the Missouri Tigers is seen before playing against the Auburn Tigers during the SEC Championship Game at Georgia Dome on December 7, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Mike Ehrmann Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 07: Michael Sam #52 of the Missouri Tigers and teammate Matt Hoch #89 of the Missouri Tigers shake hands before the start of the game against the Auburn Tigers during the SEC Championship Game at Georgia Dome on December 7, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Mike Ehrmann Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 03: Michael Sam #52 of the Missouri Tigers reacts after Ben Grogan #19 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys misses a 34-yard field goal in the second quarter during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Ronald Martinez Getty Images